Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced the loss of their unborn son during pregnancy. The family asked for privacy.
Beşiktaş are preparing a concrete move for Dušan Vlahović, whose Juventus contract is expiring. Per the Italian press, around €30m in total including salary and fees.
AS Roma have made Mason Greenwood their top attacking target and are preparing an opening offer of around €40m plus bonuses, per Gazzetta dello Sport.
Lionel Messi came off the bench against Jordan to become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, taking his tally to 19.
The World Cup Round of 32 begins with South Africa vs Canada. Both nations reach a knockout match for the first time; favorites Canada have David in form.
DR Congo came from 1-0 down to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and reach the last 32 for the first time in their history. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the win.
Colombia drew 0-0 with Portugal in the match to decide top spot and finished first in Group K. Dávinson Sánchez had a goal disallowed for offside in the 90+2.
Colombia and Portugal went in goalless in the match to decide the Group K winner. Diogo Costa produced a fine save to deny James in the 45+3rd minute.
Uzbekistan led DR Congo 1-0 at the break through Shomurodov's 10th-minute goal. DR Congo had a goal disallowed for a foul in the 17th minute.
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 thanks to Vlašić's late goal, assisted by Modrić, to finish second in the group and reach the last 32.
England beat Panama 2-0 with second-half goals from Bellingham and Kane to finish top of Group L and reach the last 32.
DR Congo have named their XI against Uzbekistan in pursuit of a first-ever last-32 spot. Desabre has switched to a 4-4-2, with Wissa and Bakambu starting as a front two.
